Friday 14 October 2011

Thank You

There will be some sleepy heads this evening, perhaps even this afternoon, following a jam packed week of daytime and evening activities, where every single P7 gave it their all. It has been a genuine pleasure to escort the pupils and we really enjoyed their company. P7s have made lasting bonds - with each other - and with the staff.

The Sciennes staff - each one of them highly experienced in outdoor education - also gave it their all and sustained the 24/5 duty by working very closely as a team. All contributed to this blog but particular thanks to Mr Howie for major input, blogging late into the night on his iPad, and writing in such an amusing tone. We will publish more photographs here after the holiday.

Thank you to Miss Phillips and Miss Swanson for providing an end of camp treat for staff, toasting marshmallows in the fire inside the tepee last night.  Canadian 'Smores' (melted marshmallows wedged between two chocolate digestives - which we all wanted 'some more' of) gave us just enough energy for the final early morning dorm inspection and departure today.

Ms Christie was her usual amazing self: high profile with all the groups day and night - as were all the staff. Mr Wallace really enjoyed getting to know all the children better which will benefit all those who continue to work with him next year at James Gillespie's High School. Mrs Jones is a seasoned camper and accomplished hillwalker who has a long association with Lagganlia. She is also a personal and much loved friend of the school. Grateful thanks to the entire team and also to the extended team back at Sciennes, particularly Mrs Noble, Ms Anstruther, Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Ellis.

We are indebted to all the staff at Lagganlia who go out of their way to make our stay with them as comfortable as it can possibly be, always going the extra mile to accommodate our needs, and for the great skill,  expertise and dedication of the instructors. After a full day's activities from 9am till 5pm, each instructor spent an additional two hours last night preparing certificates with individual comments written personally for each pupil. These were presented this morning and will be carefully stored at school for pupils' JASS folders. All pupils who took part this week will also receive the 'Adventure' certificate; one quarter of the way towards full Silver award accreditation.

Thank you to Ms Ross who has worked so hard back at school to ensure that the twelve pupils who remained also had an enjoyable and interesting week.

Thank you most sincerely to all the families who support us, not least of all financially, in providing what we believe to be an invaluable educational opportunity for our children.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday and we look forward to building on the success of this week throughout the final year at Sciennes. Well done, Primary Seven! Have a good rest - you really deserve it.  Ms Gallagher

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